Awning of metal or similar material



Aug- 14, 1951 c. M. PREAUs ET AL 2,564,275

AWNING OF' METAL OR SIMILAR MATERIAL I 45 Chau-LEE E Rmss BY Q/ ATTORNE s.

Aug. 14, 1951 c. M. PREAUS ET A1. 2,564,275

AWNING OF METAL OR SIMILAR MATERIAL Filed Nov. 16, 1945 3 Sheets-Sheet 2 7/ NVENTORS.

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Aug. 14, 1951 c. M. PREAUS ET A1.

AwNrNG oF METAL 0R SIA/@LAR MATERIAL 5 Sheets-Sheet 5 Filed Nov. 16, 1945 INVENTORS E LLE:

Patented ug. 14, '1951 UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE 2,564,275 AWNING oFMETAL R SIMILAR MATERIAL charia M; greens and charles E. Rass, Tulsa', Okla.

Applietin-Ncivembe'r 16, 1945, Serial No. 629,178 Claims. (ci. act-"sisi This invention relates to awnings of; metalcr similar rigid material, such as solidilied plastics, or a combination of such rigid materials, in con-- tradistinction to awnings made mainly of textiles and metal frame members.

The principal object of the inventieri` is to provide such awningswhich are sturdy, cornparatively light in weight-, easily erec-tedd S- membered, and inexpensivey to manufacture. Such is in part accomplished by mak-ing l tlfre major portion of the roof and side panel-s ofslats, uniform cross section, so that long strips of sla't material may be stocked, from which appropriate lengths may be cut preparatory to making an awning of the desired size, thus avoiding the `stocking of various sizes of roof and sidepanel vawning frames whichmay be made from rolled metal or molded plastic bars offangnlar dress section, again avoiding the necessity ofstoclging of various sizesand shapes of bars to suit; a variety of specifications for windows of various sizes.

A still further object oi;` the invention'- isto provide awnings, each made generally pf three sections, such as a roof section and end panel sections, which may be compactly storedand packaged for shipment and easily handled and assembled by workmanat the job to provide a sturdy awning.

Other objects and advantages of theinvention will appear in the following detailedfdescription of the preferred embodiment of our invention, taken in connection with the accompanying drawings, forming a part of this specification, and in which drawings:

Fig. l is a front elevational of 'the awning.

Fig. 2 is a side elevation thereof.

Fig. 3 is a perspective view off the awning frame, certain parts being broken away and shown in seetionvto disclose preferred details.

Fig. 4 is an enlarged sectionaglviewv on thefline 4 4 einig. 3.- Y, ,Y

Fig. 5 is a similar view on the line 5-5 of Fig. 3.

Fig. 6 is a vertical sectional view thru a roof panel of the awning.

Fig. 7 is an inner side elevation of a side panel ofthe awning.

Figs 8 andi) are enlarged sectional views on the lines 8-8 and S--Sg respectively of Fig. l. Fig. 10 isan enlarged sectional View on the line [Q I0 of Fig. 2.

In the drawings we haveshwn the awning as eomprisinga roof panel I3, side panels i4, and fastening Vdevices I5 preferably provided to prmit the panels to be made separate, to facilitate storage, shipment 'and handling, and to enable thern to be assembled either prior to or while installing the awning.

The roof panel preferably comprises spaced, parallel, diagonally dispsed side' bars It of right angular crsssection, as shown in Fig', 3, with a iir'st aiige i? thereof np'p'e'rrnost and' a second flange i8 thereof depending therefrom;v an upper horizontal cross bar I9 of obtuse angular dross section witha first fiang'e`- 29 thereof, in a vertical plane and a second flange 2l thereof in a diagonal'plane parallel tothe plane o f barsz i6; a lower horizontal cross bar 22 of right angular cross section with a first flange 23 thereof also parallel to said last mentioned' plane' and a sec- Q d hangen thereof Ydepending from the first aange; a plurality of slats 25; and two side'- slats at harassing the pars is. 1

The' side bars I6 arearrangefd so that the flanges' 'l thereof entend laterally toward each tlr and so that a juncture 2l between the flanges Il and I8 of each bar is outermost, Thus the angs I3 forxn' nishing trims or skirts at the,- sides of the roof panel, as shown in Figl 3.

We prefer to secure the end portions o f Yiiange if4 o'f cross bar i9 upon the upper endsof flanges 1` by spot welding 28, andthe flange 2t ni'ay be provides with generations 2s for the reception diftl Shanks of screws or other fastening devices", Vnot shown in the draiifingsv whereby' the awning niay beVI attached to' the windowy fra-ine. Also,- we preferV to secure the end portions of flange 23 of cross bar 22 upon the lower endsf of flanges ll by spot welding 36 and to have' the flange 24 abut the lower ends of flanges i3 thereby bracing the cross bar 22. Il?v desired thereof frame comprising the bars I6, i9 and- 22, may be braced by one Qr more intermediate diagonally disposed bars- 32 when the awning is of a size for rather wide Windows. This bar is preferably of; right angular cross section with a vflrstflange 3 3 thereo f uppermost 4and in the same planeas flanges Il, and ,a Secondqlanse 34 depending from flange 33. This intermediate bar may have the upper end portion of ange secured to the underside of flange 2l as by spot weld 35 and its lower end secured to the underside of flange 253 as by spot weld 35, the end of the bar 32 abuttingl against the flange 24 to brace the same.

It will be noted that the bars I6, 22 and 32 may all be cut from bar material of the same cross section, thus making it unnecessary to stock material of numerous cross sections from which the frame may be constructedyand if the stock is formed from sheet metal, such as aluminum, in contradistinction to casting, the upper bar I9 may be cut from the same stock as the bars I6, 22 and 32 and bent so that its flanges 29 and 2l are in the obtuse angular relation previously described.

Referring now to the slats 25 they are each made to comprise a longitudinally extending minor strip-like portion 38 and a longitudinally extending major strip-like portion 39 relatively wider than the minor portion 38, and in `angular relation thereto. We have found that an angle of approximately between the planes of these portions 38 and 39 is very satisfactory for the purpose subsequently set forth. These .1. lslats may be cut from stock strip material, such as aluminum, of uniform cross section to suit the specifications of the awnings for the size or sizes of Windows to which they are to be applied. The slats are disposed in spaced apart, overlapping relation, transversally of the side bars I5, with the ends of their minor portions 38 secured, as by spot Welding 49 to and upon the side bars I6, with the major portions 39 angled away from the plane of the roof frame, as shown in Figs. 6, 8 and 9. The minor portions 38, intermediate their ends, may also be secured to any intermediate bar 32, by spot welding 42. slats 25 of a length less than the width of the roof frame, so that the end margins 43 of the slats as shown in Figs. 1 and 3, are spaced inwardly from the junctures 21 between the first ,and second flanges I1 and I8, respectively of side bars I6. This tends to prevent injury to the lends of the slats while the panel or awning is being handled or erected, and to minimize likelihood of injury to persons, such as workmen or painters, moving in proximity to the erected awning, because the side bars act as bumpers' or guards with respect to the slats disposed inwardly of the outer margins and upon the upper surfaces of the side bars.

In the drawings for the sake of clearness the vslats are shown much thicker in proportion to slats in spaced apart, overlapping relation as described, ample ventilation is provided for, air currents may find exit from the pocket formed vby the roof and sides of the awning so as tc not subject the awning to strain during windy weather, and while the slats may be spaced apart so that the line of vision of a person looking thru the window or window opening may be directed between the slats, there is little likelihood of rain or snow finding its way to the pocket formed by the roof and sides of the It is also preferred to make the v 4 awning except when Wind is blowing toward the awning.

The side slats 26 may each be cut from the same stock as slats 25 thus each comprising a minor portion 45 and a major portion 41 in angular relation as shown in Fig. 10. The minor portion is secured, as by spot welding 4B to the flange I8 of its side bar I6, parallel thereto. The lower end of each slat 26 may be cut away as at 49 to provide a tongue 50 formed partly of each the minor and major portions 45 and l1 to give neat appearance at the lower side of the awning.

As to the curtain-like side panels I4, each comprises an upright panel bar 5I, a horizontal panel bar 52 and a plurality of slats 53. The bars 5I and 52 may be cut from the same stock as that used in producing the bars I6 and 22. The bar 5I comprises a first flange 54 and a second flange 55 in right angular relation thereto, and the bar 52 comprises a first flange 56 and a second flange 51 in right angular relation thereto. When the awning is assembled the first flanges 54 of the end panels are in the same plane as the flange 20 of upper bar I9 and are directed laterally toward each other. They may be provided with perforations 58 for a purpose similar to perforations 29. The upper end of ange 55 is beveled as at 59 to conform to the angular relationship of side bar I6 to flange 20 of upper bar I9 and may be provided with a perforation 60 aligning with a perforation 6I in the upper end of flange I8 and in the upper end of slat 26 to facilitate detachably securing the side frame to the roof frame. When the awning is assembled the flanges 56 of the end panels are directed laterally toward each other as shown in Fig. 3. The bars 5I, and 52 are secured in right angular relation by spot welding 64 and the outer end of flange 51 is beveled, as at 65 and provided with a perforation 66 to align with a perforation 61 in the lower end of flange I8 and in the lower end of slat 26 for a purpose similar to perfor'ations 69 and 6I.

The slats 53 may also be cut from the same stock as slats 25 and 26, thus each comprising a minor portion 68 and a major portion 69. These slats 53 are arranged diagonally with respect to the bars 5I and 52 of each side panel I4 as `shown in Figs. 2 and '7, and are secured to said bars as by spot welding 10 and 1I respectively. It will be noted that the slats 53 have 45 beveled ends 12 and 13 to conform to the `iuncture margins of the flanges 54 and 55 and 56 and 51 of the bars 5I and 52, respectively. and if the slats are rst cut from ribbon-like stock and subsequently bent to provide the minor portion 58 and major portion Se of each, there is no waste of stock since a single dagonal cut of the stock will form the beveled ends of two slats. It will also be noted that by running the slats 26 and 53 diagonally downward and outward from the upright bars 5I rain, or products of condensation gathering thereon will flow downward away from the building to which the awning is attached.

The fastening devices I5 may each comprise an ordinary or approved bolt 14 and nut 15. It is preferred to use a bolt having a Wide, flat head 16, to engage the minor portion of slat 25, the shank 11 of the bolt passing thru the perforations 59 and 6I or 54 and 61, as the case may be. The side panels i4 are preferably assembled with respect to the roof pane1 by having the outer faces of flanges 5I and 52 of each side panel confront and abut against the inner Aface of flange I8 of'its respective side of the roof panel, with the slat 26 overlapping the uppermost slat 53 of the side panel, as shown in Figs. 2 and'lO.

When erecting an awning the side panelsmay first be. secured to the roof panelv and the awning secured in place as a unit, or either the roof panel, or the side panels mayl first be` placed with'subsequent securing ofthe remainder to thebuilding and together by use of the fastening devices l5.

When the awning is in use, any weight upon the roof portion, such as snow or ice will not distort the same since sagging is resisted by the frame and the diagonal slats 53. Likewise any wind forces entering from beneath the awning tending to lift same are resisted by the frame and the comparatively stiif slats 53.

The awning may be made comparatively light in weight so as to not subject the window frame to undue loads or forces, yet sturdy enough to withstand wind forces, and snow and ice loads in climates having severe winters.

We claim:

l. An awning of the class described, comprising an inclined roof panel having a diagonally extending angular side frame element ateach side of the roof panel, each element having a depending portion provided with a slat permanently secured along the outer side thereof and extending downwardly and outwardly therefrom, side panels each including a vertical bar, a horizontal bar connected to the lower end portion of the vertical bar, and covering elements secured to said bars extending from said connection of the bars to points adjacent to their remote ends; and means securing said remote ends of said bars to the inner sides of the depending portions of the diagonally extending angular frame elements of the roof panel at each side thereof, and

each slat overlapping the upper border of the covering elements of its respective side panel.

2. An awning of the class described, comprising an inclined roof panel, and side panels below the diagonal side margins of said roof panel, each side panel including a plurality of slats paralleling each other and parallel to the diagonal margin of its respective side of the roof and said slats angled outwardly and downwardly with the lower edge portion of each successive slat overlapping and laterally spaced from the upper edge portion of the next adjacent lower slat.

3. An awning of the class described, comprising a frame including spaced, parallel, diagonally disposed side bars, and upper and lower cross bars connected at ends to form a roof frame portion l and upright and horizontal panel bars at each side of and directly connected to, and extending below said roof frame portion to form triangular panel frame portions rigid with said roof frame portion, said upper bar and said upright panel bars constructed and arranged for attachment to a window frame; roof slats secured to and extending transversally of said side bars; and panel slats secured to and extending diagonally between the upright and horizontal bars of each panel frame, said panel slats extending parallel to said diagonally disposed side bars of the roof frame portion and angled outwardly and downwardly with the lower edge portion of each successive slat overlapping and laterally spaced from the upper edge portion of the next adjacent lower slat.

4. In an awning of the class described, the combination of an inclined roof panel comprising an upper horizontal cross bar, a lower horizontal cross bar, a pair of diagonallyy disposed side bars connected to the end portions ofsaid -cross'bars slats extending between the side barssecured at their ends to ,the uppersidesA thereof with the lower edge portion of each successive slat overlapping and spaced above vthe upper edge portion of the next adjacent lower'slat, and a slat secured along and depending from `the outer side of each of said side bars;` a" substantially triangular shaped side panel ateach 'side df said roof panel, each side panel comprising an upright bar, a horizontal bar in angular relation to said upright bar with the lower and inner end portions of the bars respectively connected with each other, and a plurality of slats extending diagonally between said upright and horizontal bars of the side panel and secured to the outer sides of said bars with the lower edge portion of each successive slatv overlapping and laterally spaced from the upperv edge portion of the next adjacent lower slat; and fastening devices securing the upper end portions of said upright bars and the outer end portions of the horizontal bars of the side panels tothe end portions of said side bars of the roof panel with the uppermost slats of the side panels behind and inwardly of said slats on the outer sidesA of the side bars of the roof panel.

5. In an awning of the class described, thel combination of an inclined roof panel comprising an upper horizontal cross bar, a lower horizontal. cross bar, a pair of diagonally disposed side barsl joined to the end portions of said cross bars..v slats extending between the side bars secured. at their ends to the upper sides thereof with the lower edge portion of each successive slat over-- lapping and spaced above the upper edge portion; of the next adjacent lower slat, and a slat secured,

along and depending from the outer side of each of said side bars, said side bars each provided with an upper transverse perforation adjacent its juncture with the upper cross bar, and a lower transverse perforation adjacent the juncture with said lower cross bar; a substantially triangular shaped side panel at each side of said roof panel, each side panel comprising, an upright bar, a horizontal bar in angular relation to said upright bar with the lower and inner end portions of the bars respectively connected with each other, and a plurality of slats extending diagonally between said upright and horizontal bars of the side panel and secured to the outer sides of said bars with the lower edge portion of each successive slat overlapping and laterally spaced from the upper edge portion of the next adjacent lower slat, said upright bar provided with a transverse perforation at its upper end portion aligned with the adjacent upper perforation of the roof panel side bar and said horizontal bar provided with a transverse perforation at its free end portion aligned with the adjacent lower perforation of the roof panel side bar; and detachably fastening devices extending through said aligned perforations securing the end panels behind the side bars with the lower edge of depending slat on each of the side bars overlapping and laterally spaced from the upper edge portions of the upper slats on the side frames whereby the depending slats on the sides of the roof frame will cooperate with the diagonally disposed slats on the side frames to provide complete curtain-like coverings for the sides of uniformly spaced overlapping slats.

CHARLES M. PREAUS. CHAS. E. ROSS.

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